Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a challenging condition to diagnose due to its rarity and heterogeneity. Dr. Jeffrey Allen from the University of Minnesota emphasized the critical need for valid biomarkers in CIDP to improve diagnosis and understand disease activity. The current standard treatments for CIDP, including intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), steroids, and plasma exchange,
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to Akan Biosciences, a Maryland-based company, regarding their allogenic, adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) product, known as Ayama. This warning highlighted the fact that the product must be regulated as a drug and a biologic, as opposed to the more lenient category it was previously
A recent study conducted in Sweden revealed that women with premenstrual disorders (PMDs) do not have a heightened risk of overall mortality during an average follow-up period of approximately 6 years. However, they do face a significantly higher risk of death from nonnatural causes compared to women without PMDs. The study, led by Marion Opatowski,
The story of a patient at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego spending 1,193 days in the hospital is truly heartbreaking. The fact that another patient can hear the cries and pleas of someone stuck in the hospital for that long raises serious concerns about the quality of care and the efficiency of the healthcare
The journey towards democratizing knowledge and expertise has been a long and evolving one. It all began 600 years ago with the groundbreaking invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany. This invention revolutionized the way information was shared, breaking down barriers that had previously made knowledge accessible only to the privileged
The recent statement by the CDC regarding the potential increased risk of the H5N1 virus to human health has sparked concerns about a possible pandemic. While the current risk remains low, the agency is gearing up for the possibility that the influenza A(H5N1) viruses could mutate and become easily transmissible among humans, leading to a
The PREEMPT CRC study has proven to be a significant breakthrough in detecting colorectal cancer at an early stage. The study, led by Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, highlights the efficiency of a blood-based test in detecting CRC with a sensitivity of 79.2% and a specificity of 91.5%. The study used genomics testing, which showed a
Recent pharmacy data revealed a substantial surge in the prescription of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists among adolescents and young adults. Between 2020 and 2023, the number of individuals aged 12 to 25 years receiving these prescriptions experienced a remarkable 594.4% increase. This surge contrasts with the overall prescription rate of other pharmacy drugs, which
The news of a fatal incident on board a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore is undoubtedly heartbreaking. One person lost their life, and several others sustained injuries due to severe turbulence. This serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of air travel and the importance of safety measures in place to protect passengers.
Recently, health officials issued a warning that an employee at a Whole Foods store in Beverly Hills may have put customers at risk of hepatitis A. This news serves as a stark reminder of the importance of food safety and proper hygiene practices in retail environments. While shortages of ADHD medications are starting to improve,